Using Territories
Territories allow your locations to be returned as search results when they are possibly not physically present in a given searched area. This is useful for creating sales territories, defining service areas or delivery boundaries for your locations. Watch the video series on Territories below. This 10-part playlist dives into every territory feature in detail, starting with a simple example and overview. Supported Territory Types YouFew readersFinding the Territory Values for a Particular Search
This article is a step by step guide to find the Region, State, or City Territory that is required for a result to show under a certain search use the Geocoding Test Tool. Important Note: It is recommended to use County and Postal Territories instead of City Territories as they reduce complexity and need for multiple spellings for the same territory in the field. This is especially important for locators that have the Territory Only setting enabled for their locator as certain searchesFew readersTerritory boundary display
Overview MetaLocator supports the ability to visually display Territory Boundaries on the map. This feature allows website visitors to quickly understand the geographic areas where a business provides services. Territory boundaries are drawn as semi-transparent boundaries on the map whenever a location is selected. Supported territory types include: Country State/Province County (U.S. FIPS only) Postal Code (U.S. ZIP Codes only) An example below showsFew readers